As each year passes the world seems to become more and more hectic, bringing with it heightened stress levels and increasing pressures within our everyday lives.

It doesn't matter who you are or what your circumstance, at some stage in life everyone is faced with difficult times. It doesn't matter how large or small your support group of friends and family, sometimes we can be surrounded by people but still feel alone. And sometimes it's hard to talk to those close to us.

Lifeline Australia offers a 24-hour telephone help line that assists people who may be feeling simply just a little overwhelmed, lonely, depressed, in need of counselling, or desperate.

Circumstances in our life can occasionally take their toll and test our ability to cope. Sometimes we feel we cannot cope alone and need to reach out for help and guidance. Talking to someone who is at an arm's length from the situation can be a huge relief.

Lifeline Australia offers help around the clock 24-7 where you can always talk to someone about your troubles.

I believe Lifeline is an extremely important organisation doing great work in our community and they need our support - so they can support us.

Jon Farriss - INXS